Why can't I sleep very well?

Question

I went to bed at 11pm after watching a TV program and now I just cannot get to sleep and it is almost 1pm.

It has been like this for the past few months, I usually drop off at around 4am, but it is FAR too late! I usually have to wake up at 10am too, but even then I cannot sleep during the night, despite how tired I am.

I've tried almost everything I think off, I have stopped eating/drinking dairy products after 5pm, I no longer drink alcohol in the evenings, I had tried sleeping with the whole house in darkness (scares me!) and I've tried sleeping with the hall light on.

In April/May I was a perfect sleeper, I just don't know why I can't sleep.

I'm not under any major stress, like most I worry about finances and work, but I have always worried a little about things like that.

I don't know if I should go to the doctors because I don't think it is an actual health problem since I am quite fit and healthy.

Any advice on what I should do?

I am actually sitting here with my eyes dropping closed, but I won't sleep! Any ideas why?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Try reading a couple hours before you want to go to bed; maybe two hours before.

Answer 2

you should check your doctor and explain to him/her your problem. The doctor might put you on medication that will help you sleep. You can never tell if your healthy when only you makes a conclusion.

Answer 3

You have alot on your mind. Same happens to me. You might have Insomnia so check with your doctor.  

Answer 4

LOL.......

Answer 5

ive been the same recently, no matter what time i go to bed i cant sleep till around 3-4am... i think for me its worrying and just not being able to turn my brain off lol but i really don't know why else it could be for you

Answer 6

What I did was to reset my biological clock to do this I stayed awake 2 days in a row until 8pm and then went to sleep and that sorted it out :>

Answer 7

umm... did you have a bad dream before these symptoms?  Your brain probably had something in mind that had it scared and dont want to face it again.

Hope I helped. Sweet (staying-up) dreams